Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,814.30, 73,221.45 and 19,216
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,814.30, 73,221.45 and 19,216 is: 28,824
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,814.30 : 73,221.45 = 19,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,814.30/73,221.45 = 19,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,814.30x = 73,221.45 × 19,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,814.30x = 1,407,023,383.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,407,023,383.20/48,814.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,824
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